$1,800,000
SOLD APR 7, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,409 Sq Ft
8,770 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,278 Per Sq Ft

29% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Koi Pond
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Recreation Room
  • Pasadena High School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • English Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

Hidden behind a majestic deodar cedar tree in picturesque Bungalow Heaven, a home of rare beauty and character awaits. 1210 N Chester Ave is an exquisite English Cottage Revival that blends warm and elegant living spaces with the idyllic allure of the Yorkshire countryside. Overlooking a meticulously landscaped front yard, the ivy-draped porch feels tailor-made for a glass of wine as twilight settles over the block. Once inside, you're welcomed by the inviting glow of natural light as it pours into the living and dining rooms. This is the perfect setting for quality time with friends and loved ones, beginning with delicious meals around the dining table and carried into the night by the living room's crackling fire. Arched doorways, handsome moldings, and extensive built-ins enhance the character-rich ambiance. Whether working your way through a Julia Child's cookbook or assembling a simple charcuterie platter, the well-appointed kitchen inspires with its custom oak cabinets, top-tier German appliances, and gorgeous Caesarstone quartz countertops. In the mornings, from the comfort of the cozy breakfast nook, you'll admire the hummingbirds as they dance around your backyard garden. Tucked away and placed at opposite ends of a long hallway for maximum privacy, you'll find the home's two bedrooms. A cheerful guest bedroom looks out to the lush front yard and, at the rear of the home, the owner's suite offers a peaceful retreat complete with an en suite bath and walk-in closet. Best of all, it opens to the stunning backyard oasis, so picturesque you might just let your membership to the Huntington lapse! Here you can relax with a book by the tranquil koi pond, meditate beneath a canopy of trees tucked behind the garage, or dine al fresco on the large patio. This haven of natural beauty is where inspiration quietly takes root, writer's block melts away, and the worries of the day disappear. The backyard also includes a converted garage that easily serves as a media room, art studio, or exercise space. Enjoy your very own happily ever after at this storybook home where everyday offers its own special enchantment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eva Lin

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01817694 Listed on: 03/10/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Baker

JohnHart Corp. License #01308772

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 8,770 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,409 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Koi Pond
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Tax Tract Number 462400
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5741014031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,836

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, English
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5741014031
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1409.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Pantry, Storage, Recessed Lighting, Living Room Balcony, Dry Bar
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1277.50
  • Room Type: Attic, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Kitchen, Walk-In Closet, Recreation, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Bonus Room
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Bathtub, Walk-In Shower, Soaking Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Koi Pond
  • View: Pond, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Wood, Patio Open, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Off Street, Driveway, Converted Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Convection Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8770.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2013

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8770.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Tract: 2236
  • Tax Tract Number: 462400

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2025
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Michael E Harbert And Laura R Harbert 20 and Harbert Michael E
Bought by
Young Carolyn Kim
Seller's Agent
Eva Lin
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Donna Baker
JohnHart Corp.
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
28.57%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$1,729,660

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$70,340
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2016
Sold by
Harbert Michael and Harbert Laura
Bought by
Michael E Harbert & Laura R Harbert 2005

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2014
Closed on
Aug 13, 2014
Sold by
Nelson Maurene F and The Reiser Trust
Bought by
Herbert Laura and Herbert Michael
Seller's Agent
Amy Engler
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Maxson
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$801,000
Premium/Discount to List
$176,000
28.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2013
Sold by
Reiser Kristine D and Reiser Kristine
Bought by
Reiser Kristine D and Reiser Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Reiser Kristine D and The Reiser Trust
Bought by
Reiser Kristine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Juick Emile
Bought by
Reiser Kristine D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2004
Sold by
Reiser Kristine D and Reiser Kristine Diane
Bought by
Reiser Kristine D and Reiser Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2000
Sold by
Potapovs Andrea S
Bought by
Reiser Kristine Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1996
Sold by
White John A and White Leslie E
Bought by
Potapovs Andrea Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,000
Interest Rate
7.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 1995
Sold by
White John A and Malte Leslie
Bought by
White John A and White Leslie E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $801,000 Equity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $379,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $272,500 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $251,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $225,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $218,000 No Value Available
Closed $27,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $1,800,000 +28.6% $1,278 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $1,400,000 +74.8% $994 / Sq Ft
08/25/2014 08/25/14 Sold $801,000 +28.2% $602 / Sq Ft
08/03/2014 08/03/14 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2014 07/21/14 For Sale $625,000 -- $470 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,836 $962,671 $770,140 $192,531
2024 $10,836 $943,796 $755,040 $188,756
2023 $10,744 $925,291 $740,236 $185,055
2022 $10,372 $907,149 $725,722 $181,427
2021 $9,950 $889,363 $711,493 $177,870
2019 $9,576 $862,987 $690,391 $172,596
2018 $9,752 $846,066 $676,854 $169,212
2016 $9,450 $813,215 $650,572 $162,643
2015 $9,347 $801,000 $640,800 $160,200
2014 -- $465,862 $331,760 $134,102
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-21020

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5741-014-031